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08-08-2017, 01:46 AM
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Surge Protection Help
Looking to add an onboard surge protector and looking for suggestions on what you have found works well. Been doing some research but many out there.
Steve
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Retired 2014 Redwood 36FL and 2015 GMC Denali 3500 DW Duramax but Now a 2020 Tiffin Allegro Bus with a 2022 GMC Canyon Denali toad.
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08-08-2017, 02:15 AM
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Went with the hardwired Progressive Industries EMS50 with Remote display. They have a Life Time warranty.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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08-08-2017, 03:43 AM
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I also installed the Progressive hard wired 50A unit and ran the remote display to the cabinet by the main door (where the water heater switches, awning switches and generator start/stop switches are). It proved invaluable for balancing our load in AZ the last two winters, as our park had one of the two 50A legs very low on voltage. Kept up to par on what was using current on what side of the power panel to keep the coach from shutting off on low voltage. Glad I had it.
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Jim & Mary 2013 36 RL with Titan Disc Brakes Residential Fridge Goodyear 17.5 H rated tires MORryde IS, MORryde pin box 2015 Ford F350 King Ranch DRW
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08-08-2017, 02:03 PM
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Steve, I have the Progressive portable. Like it but if I was going to do over I would do the hardwired one.
Spend the money, ours has saved the coach electronics and other stuff at least twice that I know of.
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 Vaughan & Tracy 2013 RW 36RL, 2013 F350 DRW CC, 2016 Focus. MorRyde IS, MorRyde pinbox, disc brakes, Comfort Ride Hitch. "Life is to be embraced, Grab it with both arms ! "
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08-08-2017, 02:28 PM
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Hard wired Progressive for me. A bit of an installation challenge since I have a genny and that leaves little room for much else. Ultimately, I installed it on the ceiling of the jack pump/battery area using a piece of plywood as the "foundation". I recall pulling a muscle. 
If you have a genny, install the surge protector between the transfer switch and your main panel. It has been reported that the surge protector and generator don't play nicely together. I didn't want to take any chances.
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2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff
2013 36FL
Cindy and Tom, Toby and Kasey (our Berner and Newfie)
Oh...I forgot the five kids.
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08-08-2017, 03:22 PM
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Progressive portable, I'm on my second portable (1st one fried at a park) & 3rd 5th wheel, DON'T leave home without portable or hardwired.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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08-08-2017, 03:36 PM
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Progressive portable. Has saved my rig a couple of times. I like the portable so if and when I trade, I will always have the portable for the new rig.
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 Rick and Mindy
Retired
2013 Redwood 31SL, 2011 Ford F350 SRW, 6.7, Crew Cab with Firestone Bags, Titan Disc Brakes
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08-08-2017, 04:48 PM
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Progressive Portable.
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08-08-2017, 07:44 PM
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I have a Progressive Portable 50 Amp unit. I always plug it in to the power post prior to connecting the Redwood to power to ensure that the supply looks correct. There are two downsides to the portable unit in that it has only LED indicators.......no voltage display, so, I always carry a DVM with me to check voltage if needed. I am on my second portable only because of a brain fart when I was leaving a west Tennessee campground back in 2013.........I left my original unit on top of the power post, so, the next camper got a very nice Progressive Portable 50 Amp surge protection unit. That is the second downside.   As long as you don't get distracted, the portables work well!!!
If I ever have to purchase another one, it will be a hardwired Progressive EMS-HW50C with remote display.
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Guy & Phyllis
2012 RW36RL,DualA/C,KodiakDiskBrakes,TrailAir Tri-Glide,GY_G614's,Roadmaster Comfort Ride Slipper Spring Suspension
2011Dodge3500Laramie,CrewCab,4x4,SRW,Michelins, LongBed,6.7LCTD,3.73,PullRiteSuper5th20.5KHitch, BlueOxBedsaver
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08-08-2017, 09:20 PM
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Steve I would go with Progresive hardwired. I have the portable which works great. My only concern with it is when you plug into the campground ped you could still have an issue with the cord to the trailer
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08-08-2017, 09:59 PM
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Progressive hardwired. Ran my remote display to the service center wall.
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2014 38GK, disc brakes, MorRyde SRE 4000, 2-Yamaha 2000 gennys, G14's, dual awnings, Progressive EMS.
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW with Luverne Bull Bar and skid plate.
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08-08-2017, 10:48 PM
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Well... this is an easy decision and it's the one I was actually looking at but thought I would ask first.
I have the Progressive Portable now but want to go hardwired. One less thing I have to hook up.
Thanks all.......Steve
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Retired 2014 Redwood 36FL and 2015 GMC Denali 3500 DW Duramax but Now a 2020 Tiffin Allegro Bus with a 2022 GMC Canyon Denali toad.
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08-09-2017, 03:27 AM
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CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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08-09-2017, 03:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Char & Steve
Well... this is an easy decision and it's the one I was actually looking at but thought I would ask first.
I have the Progressive Portable now but want to go hardwired. One less thing I have to hook up.
Thanks all.......Steve
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I am also looking into adding one and have been looking at the Progressive Portable..
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08-09-2017, 03:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atom ant
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Both units have excellent reputations. You can't go wrong in either direction. I believe this is a purchase that can be made on price alone.
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2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff
2013 36FL
Cindy and Tom, Toby and Kasey (our Berner and Newfie)
Oh...I forgot the five kids.
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08-09-2017, 03:37 PM
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Double check, last I knew Progressive Industries had a Life Time warranty, while TRC only had a 90 day to 1 year warranty, not exactly sure.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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08-09-2017, 03:50 PM
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Yeah, that would be a game changer.
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2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff
2013 36FL
Cindy and Tom, Toby and Kasey (our Berner and Newfie)
Oh...I forgot the five kids.
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08-09-2017, 09:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford truck guy
I am also looking into adding one and have been looking at the Progressive Portable..
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Maybe Steven will give you a good deal on his if he goes hardwired 
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08-09-2017, 11:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shane Wood
Maybe Steven will give you a good deal on his if he goes hardwired |
I was thinking that.... 
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